Chapter 19.
"Aaaaah! That's too sly, meow!!"
At the entrance of the "Hostess of Fertility," a petite cat girl with brown hair and brown eyes was tearfully looking at three casually dressed young women, her expression a mix of envy, jealousy, and resentment.
"Why, meow! Why do you three get to go out and have fun when it's the busiest time, meow!"
The girl's name was Anya Fromel, and she was one of the senior waitresses at the Hostess of Fertility. She had been working at this pub for several years. Because of the ruthless oppression by Mama Mia, her desire for a vacation was stronger than anyone else's.
"Haha, sorry, clumsy cat. Good looks just let you get away with anything, meow~"
"Black Cat" Chloe was wearing a black short top, her waist skin faintly visible. Under her hot pants, a pair of snow-white, long legs were slender and refined, giving off a youthful, hot JK style.
Next to her, Lunoire was wearing a coarse cloth jacket, with a daring athletic top underneath. As the one with the best figure among the three, she didn't hesitate to show off her beautiful abdominal V-line, making it hard for onlookers to look away.
Ryuu, however, was not so unrestrained. The Elf girl only wore a cotton long dress, revealing very little skin anywhere. Compared to her usual attire, wearing her own clothes made her appear more detached from the surrounding hustle and bustle, a purity that brought to mind the freshness of a country spring.
The three beautiful women, all with top-tier figures and looks, merely standing together caused the eyes of passersby to wander. Even as they left, people reluctantly turned back for one last look.
"Impossible, meow! Anya is clearly very cute too, so why doesn't any man ask me out, meow!"
Anya was frantic.
To be absent from work because of a date, and Mama Mia actually approved it!? Who would believe such a thing if she told them?
"Nyah-nyah-nyah, there's nothing you can do if you don't believe it, meow~"
Chloe proudly wagged her tail. The daily bickering between the two cat girls was also a part of this peaceful life.
However, this life of small, domestic quarrels and playful fights seemed like it would soon come to an end...
Somehow thinking of this, the three young women exchanged knowing glances, their bright eyes holding a touch of reluctance. Is it still too late to regret it now?
"It's already too late to regret it now!"
Eugene, in a flamboyant suit with a wide-open collar, slicked-back golden hair, and tanned skin glistening with a healthy sheen, appeared behind the girls at the perfect moment.
"My dear ladies, good evening!"
"To meet each and every one of you is my honor, my happiness!"
"Please forgive my rudeness and greed, but the brilliance emanating from your beauty is beyond my control!"
"Therefore, I, Eugene, sincerely invite the three of you to join me for the garden party tonight!"
Eugene's performance was exaggerated but within the girls' expectations. They had already agreed in the pub earlier in the day to go shopping together that evening.
Thus, the three of them nodded without much hesitation.
But this scene further agitated Anya at the door!
"Wha- what's going on, meow!?"
They had agreed on a date, but it wasn't one man for each woman. Instead...
"One man inviting three women at once, this, this..."
"It's absolutely too promiscuous, meow!!"
The cat girl, who was 22 years old and still unfamiliar with romance, completely failed to understand the sight unfolding before her. Her small face flushed crimson, the fur on her ears stood up, and she looked utterly distraught!
"So loud, you old maid," Lunoire couldn't help but complain.
"What does this have to do with being an old maid, meow!" Anya howled unwillingly, "You've only had a few more boyfriends, don't act superior here!"
"Anya, please don't be too loud, the guests will be bothered..."
Ryuu's calm voice seemed to possess magic, instantly calming the nearly-exploding Anya considerably.
"Ugh! I'm going to find one, no, several boyfriends soon, meow!"
The cat girl muttered this, leaving the others with a lonely silhouette. Meanwhile, inside the pub, Mama Mia's loud voice was still intimidating.
"Whoa, I feel like we went a bit too far, meow," Chloe twitched her mouth.
"It's her own poor tolerance," Lunoire replied.
"..." Eugene's gaze was also on the girl. However, he was not considering those emotional interludes.
Anya Fromel, Level 4, a member of the Freya Familia. Her title was "Chariot's Clone."
There wasn't much related storyline about this girl. However, Eugene had no intention of inviting her to join his party.
Firstly, there was the issue of the Freya Familia. Although retired for many years, Eugene still wanted to avoid dealing with this Familia as much as possible.
Secondly, and the main reason. This girl's brother was a formidable character. Also a member of the Freya Familia, Level 6, Allen Fromel. His title was "Goddess's Chariot."
Allen's personality was different from his sister's impetuous and violent, absolutely obedient to the Goddess.
While Eugene was still developing, it was best to stay far away from these monsters.
"Alright, ladies, let's go. The carriage is waiting."
He finally gave a subtle glance around, then clapped his hands and led the three beautiful women away, disappearing into the bustling market.
...
On the carriage.
"Were those two the ones?"
Chloe half-turned her face, showing a look of disgust.
"Why is Lunoire's impersonator a somewhat attractive handsome guy, and mine is a gloomy, introverted guy, meow!"
"I wasn't doing much better..."
The two people concerned expressed their indignation. Almost the moment Eugene appeared, they had already discerned the true appearance of the followers behind them.
Despite their delicate appearances, the two, experienced and battle-hardened, were quite annoyed by these two clumsy, amateur imitators.
"Those two are probably Level 3 quality, but unlike you, they are good at cooperation. In a fight, they can perform at a Level 4 minor level."
"Tsk, I've been roaming the world for so many years, and I've never partnered with anyone."
"Exactly, they'd just be dead weight, right?"
The two girls didn't change their minds, folding their arms and pouting angrily.
Heh heh, these two indeed couldn't let go of their past, making them easier to win over.
Eugene had read the side story and knew the ins and outs of the three girls' history.
Compared to Ryuu, who was rescued and voluntarily joined the Hostess of Fertility, Black Cat and Black Fist were only working to repay a debt under the authority of Mama Mia.
They had originally planned to wash their hands of the business after completing one last job. Who would have thought that both their targets would be the 80 million valis-worth Ryuu, and they'd coincidenTalli run into each other? That melee almost tore the pub down.
The final result was being awarded a "Mama's Wrath Punch" by the returning Mama Mia.
One punch for each Level 4. Are you scared yet?
After that, Chloe and Lunoire were blackmailed into paying a hundred million valis. They had no choice but to obediently join the pub to work, smiling sweetly from dawn till dusk to pay off the debt. Compared to their previous free-spirited life, it was nothing short of miserable.
In short, the essence of these two was different from Ryuu's. Ryuu always longed for a warm family. While Chloe and Lunoire also desired this, their half-lives of wandering destined them to be a cat and a bird. It was difficult for them to settle down.
Don't let their current reluctance fool you. Maybe in two or three years, they would get tired of the monotonous life and actively ask to leave.
And in order to gather power that he could use, Eugene naturally hoped to take them under his wing.
So, how does one tether a cat and a bird?
He grinned, licking his lips.
Not by becoming family and friends.
By becoming their master~
...
Meanwhile, in the shadows behind the carriage.
The fake Black Cat and Black Fist exchanged glances once again. Then they fiercely spat on the ground! Still with expressions of envy, jealousy, and hatred.
"Damn it, he actually has a date with three girls at once!"
"Is there no justice left!"
"Ptooey! Scumbag (in unison)!!"
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